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Shell Eco Marathon, Laith Abu Hassan, Abdulhakeem Alsamani, Jurgen Dushi, Brendan Ladwein, Megan Newsom, Nihum O'Neal, Michael Panariello, Pol Puigdengolas Garcia, Zijie Tang, Hayden Whittaker Apr 2025

Shell Eco Marathon, Laith Abu Hassan, Abdulhakeem Alsamani, Jurgen Dushi, Brendan Ladwein, Megan Newsom, Nihum O'Neal, Michael Panariello, Pol Puigdengolas Garcia, Zijie Tang, Hayden Whittaker

Mechanical and Civil Engineering Student Publications

The purpose of the Shell Eco-marathon project is to develop a gas-powered car that minimizes fuel consumption to compete in the Shell Eco Marathon.


Jtc 25: From Ledgers To Lab Coats, Nicole Ethridge Apr 2025

Jtc 25: From Ledgers To Lab Coats, Nicole Ethridge

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2025 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.


Jtc 25: A Voice For The Voiceless, Harrison Holley Apr 2025

Jtc 25: A Voice For The Voiceless, Harrison Holley

University of Mississippi News

This story is part of the 2025 Journey to Commencement series, which celebrates the pinnacle of the academic year by highlighting University of Mississippi students and their outstanding academic and personal journeys from college student to college graduate.


The Self-Sustainability Of Federally Qualified Health Centers, Javier Vallejo Apr 2025

The Self-Sustainability Of Federally Qualified Health Centers, Javier Vallejo

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

This exploratory data analysis examines the self-sustainability of Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) using the 2023 Uniform Data Systems (UDS) dataset, focusing on health centers' reliance on government grants as a revenue source. FQHCs provide high-quality healthcare services to medically underserved populations; today, nearly 1 out of every 11 Americans receives some form of care at an FQHC. There is widespread variability in the delivery of care amongst FQHCs. Additionally, funding and reimbursement methodologies vary across states and geographic regions. FQHCs face challenges maintaining operational efficiency amid federal funding shortfalls, shifting reimbursement methodologies, and the lingering impact of the COVID-19 …


Daniel Levinson, Gulnara Mccullough, Trey Fitch Apr 2025

Daniel Levinson, Gulnara Mccullough, Trey Fitch

Essays in Developmental Psychology

Daniel Levinson was a psychologist and researcher at Harvard and Yale Universities where he became a prominent figure in the area of developmental psychology. He was born in New York City in 1920 and died in 1994. His work expanded the ideas from Erik Erikson and the stage model concept for human development. Levinson was particularly focused on adult development along with the related stages and points of transition. His book Seasons of a Man’s Life (1978), based on extensive interviews with adults, was extremely influential in the area of developmental psychology. The concepts of midlife transitions and midlife conflict …


Ypfs Lessons Learned Oral History Project: An Interview With Paul Tucker, Paul Tucker, Rosalind Z. Wiggins, Salil Gupta Apr 2025

Ypfs Lessons Learned Oral History Project: An Interview With Paul Tucker, Paul Tucker, Rosalind Z. Wiggins, Salil Gupta

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Effect Of Urbanization On Bird Biodiversity In The Indian River Lagoon, Brice Smith Apr 2025

Effect Of Urbanization On Bird Biodiversity In The Indian River Lagoon, Brice Smith

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

The United States and Canada have lost three billion birds since 19701. The Indian River Lagoon is a vital habitat for local and migratory biotas. Urbanization around the lagoon is rapidly increasing, impacting biodiversity through habitat loss and introduction of invasive species. Birds are bioindicators of ecosystem health, contamination, and climate change. They can be assigned three urbanization levels: “exploiter,” “adapter,” and “avoider”.


Environmental Justice Guide For Melbourne, Florida, April Sullins Apr 2025

Environmental Justice Guide For Melbourne, Florida, April Sullins

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

In Melbourne, FL, priority communities are often exposed to environmental risks and face disproportionate impacts on health and quality of life (1). Environmental justice (EJ), the fair treatment and meaningful involvement of all people in environmental policies and protections, recognizes and addresses these disparities(2).However, local residents, organizations, and policymakers lack a centralized resource that effectively addresses these risks. This comprehensive Environmental Justice Reference Guide will serve as a resource that provides historical context, legal frameworks, maps, education and reporting resources, and actionable solutions to motivate citizens to not only understand and acknowledge the effects of environmental injustices, but to also …


Student Code Online Review And Evaluation, Charlie Collins, Thomas Gingerelli, Logan Klaproth, Michael Komar Apr 2025

Student Code Online Review And Evaluation, Charlie Collins, Thomas Gingerelli, Logan Klaproth, Michael Komar

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The goal of the Student Code Online Review and Evaluation (SCORE) application is to provide a more robust code submission platform, and to bring concepts of competitive programming to Florida Tech's Computer Science department.


Kitchensync: A Pantry And Recipe Companion, Tyler Son, David Tran, Chris Nederhoed Apr 2025

Kitchensync: A Pantry And Recipe Companion, Tyler Son, David Tran, Chris Nederhoed

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Why KitchenSync?Global household food waste: > 1.3 billion tons per year—home cooks need better visibility on what’s on hand. Fragmented toolchain: recipe apps, grocery lists, and inventory trackers all separateTime‐pressed users: busy families, students, professionals struggle to plan meals efficiently


Web Application For Aqualab Sensor Monitoring And Analysis (Waasma), Greg Thompson, Ruth Garcia, Haley Hamilton Apr 2025

Web Application For Aqualab Sensor Monitoring And Analysis (Waasma), Greg Thompson, Ruth Garcia, Haley Hamilton

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The Aqualab Team, led by Dr. Turingan, is analyzing how much carbon dioxide is absorbed in seawater as it is used for food production by marine algae. Multiple sensors are utilized to measure the data, and a web application is needed to efficiently record data and allow the values to be viewed in real time, as well as give alerts when measurements are outside of desired ranges.


Pocketsports: The Digital Coaching App, Garrett Gmeiner, Taylor Carlson, Tyler Ton, Parker Cummings Apr 2025

Pocketsports: The Digital Coaching App, Garrett Gmeiner, Taylor Carlson, Tyler Ton, Parker Cummings

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

While many apps address only one aspect of coaching, PocketSports aims to better the entire experience by offering a solution with an all-in-one functionality, eliminating the need for multiple apps. Coaches can… 1. Set and Track Goals 2. Design Practice Plans 3. Execute and Analyze Practice Plans Players can… 1. Create Goals and Monitor Progress 2. View Practice Plans 3. Review Practice Results


Ortega Observatory Rebuild: Modernization And Repair, Brandon Fulcher, Jacopo Ghezzi, Cole Higbee, Ian Houston, Andrew Kelly, Lennox Krell, Samuel Langborgh, Kellen Lucchesi, Justin Mangsen, Landon Schreck, Scott Trauger, Gavin Wessel Apr 2025

Ortega Observatory Rebuild: Modernization And Repair, Brandon Fulcher, Jacopo Ghezzi, Cole Higbee, Ian Houston, Andrew Kelly, Lennox Krell, Samuel Langborgh, Kellen Lucchesi, Justin Mangsen, Landon Schreck, Scott Trauger, Gavin Wessel

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

The team’s mission was to further the ongoing efforts of refurbishing the Ortega Observatory at the Florida Institute of Technology campus. By reviewing work accomplished in previous years, our group planned for new designs and advancements. Our goals included the following: 1)Design a new Graphical User Interface (GUI), allowing control and operation of the telescope remotely. 2)Create a 1:12 scale model of the Ortega Observatory, allowing for future troubleshooting and testing capabilities. 3)Perform necessary maintenance and repair on the observatory and any supporting systems.


Tomographic Medical Image Reconstruction With Deep Learning, Asher Burrell, Christopher Hinton, Ty Mercer Apr 2025

Tomographic Medical Image Reconstruction With Deep Learning, Asher Burrell, Christopher Hinton, Ty Mercer

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

Claims ● Medical image reconstruction takes a while –about 5 minutes ● Synthetic SPECT medical data is hard to find ● Our project addresses these issues: ○ Generates large amounts of synthetic SPECT data ○ Uses AI to reconstruct human organ images from SPECT data in milliseconds


Aerial Automatic Recon And Targeting System (Aarts), Cade Miles, Jackson Jurevich, Benjamin Stompor, Colton Mcreynolds Apr 2025

Aerial Automatic Recon And Targeting System (Aarts), Cade Miles, Jackson Jurevich, Benjamin Stompor, Colton Mcreynolds

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Student Publications

A fully modular recon and support drone that can travel with and provide support to tank units and infantry divisions. The drone will be sent from its armored vehicle or infantry unit where it will be controlled by an operator. The image capture system will collect visual and LWIR thermal data which will be fed to a learning model to identify the target. If the operator is in a turreted vehicle, they can use the drone's laser range finder to help adjust turret rotation. The position of the target will be triangulated, and the turret will move accordingly.


N.A.U.T.I.L.U.S.: Natural Aquaculture Using Technology In Living Underwater Systems, Joe Ciocher, Abby Vallejo, Cj Gagni, Will Marble, Rana Alghorir, Martin Pham, Roger Jiang Apr 2025

N.A.U.T.I.L.U.S.: Natural Aquaculture Using Technology In Living Underwater Systems, Joe Ciocher, Abby Vallejo, Cj Gagni, Will Marble, Rana Alghorir, Martin Pham, Roger Jiang

Ocean Engineering and Marine Sciences Student Publications

Marine protected areas (MPAs) are small subsets of marine ecosystems with limited to no access to exploitation to promote sustainability and growth of healthy populations of marine organisms.


Intimacy Versus Isolation In Adults With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities: An Educational Video-Series For Caregivers, Aubrey Lynn Brinkley Apr 2025

Intimacy Versus Isolation In Adults With Intellectual Or Developmental Disabilities: An Educational Video-Series For Caregivers, Aubrey Lynn Brinkley

Student Capstone Papers

Caregivers of care-recipients with intellectual or developmental disabilities (IDD) do not have sufficient resources to assist their care-recipients with the adult developmental stage of intimacy versus isolation. This capstone considers the occupational and developmental impacts that growing individuals with IDD face, namely the developmental stages including healthy relationships, sexual safety, and intimacy. The literature review covers the scientific, statistical, and historical importance of this developmental milestone. Varied opinions and needs that surround the subject of intimacy and healthy relationships for adults with IDD were considered. Sexual abuse statistics were highlighted. A multitude of feedback from organizations, personal caregivers, scientists, psychologists, …


Communication Preference Assessment For Current Users Of An Augmentative And Alternative Communication System, Abigail P. Buck Apr 2025

Communication Preference Assessment For Current Users Of An Augmentative And Alternative Communication System, Abigail P. Buck

Thesis Projects

We replicated the findings of van der Meer et. al., (2012) to examine the acquisition of manual signs, picture exchange, and speech-generating devices. A nonconcurrent multiple-baseline design across participants combined with an alternating treatment design across Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) modalities was implemented to assess the intervention. Communication preference was evaluated at three stages: pre-baseline, baseline, and throughout the intervention. During the intervention, all three participants met mastery criteria for each communication method and exhibited a preference for the speech-generating device. These results build upon previous studies by demonstrating the differential acquisition of three commonly used alternative communication modalities. …


Video Game Platforms To Study Cognition In Neurosurgery Patients And Control Populations, Arel Marsh, Srithvik Ellanki, Domenic Tosi, Genesis Arrieta Apr 2025

Video Game Platforms To Study Cognition In Neurosurgery Patients And Control Populations, Arel Marsh, Srithvik Ellanki, Domenic Tosi, Genesis Arrieta

Psychology Student Publications

What if you were being chased by someone? Would you approach or avoid a stranger on the sidewalk? The difference in these answers can mean life or death for some people. How the brain processes these complex situations in real time remains an area of interest for scientists. Controlled laboratory studies are useful, but often fail to represent real life scenarios that involve feeling stressed, rushed, or anxious. Video games provide a more dynamic setting that better mirrors the unpredictable nature of reality, and optimally integrates with the challenges of clinical patient settings.


Hand & Tail Lateralization In Black-Handed Spider Monkeys, Madeline Marasco Apr 2025

Hand & Tail Lateralization In Black-Handed Spider Monkeys, Madeline Marasco

Psychology Student Publications

Like humans, other primates, including spider monkeys (Ateles geoffroyi), show handedness biases. However, evidence is mixed on whether spider monkeys exhibit a species-level bias. Spider monkeys are also unique in that they also have a prehensile tail that functions as a fifth limb with remarkable fine motor control, Figure 1. An open question is whether hand preferences in spider monkeys relate to how they use their tails, which may also show side biases. Such patterns could reflect behavioral lateralization. We explored whether hand and tail side preferences align, suggesting individual- or species-level lateralization.


Bug Brains: Are Discoid Cockroach (Blaberus Discoidalis) Substrate Preferences Fixed Or Plastic?, Lauren Lewis Apr 2025

Bug Brains: Are Discoid Cockroach (Blaberus Discoidalis) Substrate Preferences Fixed Or Plastic?, Lauren Lewis

Psychology Student Publications

With over 4,500 species, cockroaches are one of the most widespread animal groups, thriving in diverse environments across nearly every continent. Despite their abundance, relatively little is known about their behavior and cognitive abilities. Blaberus discoidalis is a burrowing species found in substrates like decaying logs, and leaf litter, making it a valuable model for investigating habitat choice through substrate preferences. Here, we explored whether these preferences are fixed or influenced by rearing history by raising cockroaches in pine bedding (commonly used in animal care), coconut fiber (recommended for burrowing), or without a burrowing substrate (direct from a breeder). We …


The Effect Of Self-Generated Arguments And Need For Cognition On Jurors’ Damage Award Decisions, Liberty Sandord Apr 2025

The Effect Of Self-Generated Arguments And Need For Cognition On Jurors’ Damage Award Decisions, Liberty Sandord

Psychology Student Publications

• Juror decision-making research suggests factors related to juror decisions are affected more on an individual level than the collective decision-making process (Cornwell & Hans, 2011) • Self-generated effect: self-generated arguments have a greater influence on behavior than arguments generated by others (Baldwin et al., 2013; Bernritteret al., 2017; Müller et al., 2009) • Müller et al. (2009) showed the effect in persuasion and behavior change in smoking habits • This effect is likely due to an ease of retrieval heuristic, increased involvement, and higher personal relevance • Need for cognition (NFC): The enjoyment of thinking (Leippeet al., 2004; Shestowsky& …


The Relationship Between Mental Health Concerns In College Students And Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces), Kayla E. Davis Apr 2025

The Relationship Between Mental Health Concerns In College Students And Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces), Kayla E. Davis

Psychology Student Publications

• Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) increase one’s risk of mental health problems, including depression, anxiety, academic distress, substance use, and suicidality in adulthood (Daníelsdóttir et al., 2024; Watts et al., 2023). • These challenges are pertinent during the transitional-college years, a critical developmental period marked by high stress and identity formation. • Early-life adversity can negatively impact emotional regulation and coping, placing affected students at greater risk for mental health issues that interfere with academic and social success (Locke et al., 2011). • Karatekin(2018) found that college students with more cumulative ACEs reported having more current stressful events. ACEs then …


Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces), Physical Fitness, And Student Mental Well-Being In Athletes Vs. Non-Athletes, Anna Clark Apr 2025

Adverse Childhood Experiences (Aces), Physical Fitness, And Student Mental Well-Being In Athletes Vs. Non-Athletes, Anna Clark

Psychology Student Publications

• College students with more exposure to Adverse Child Experiences (ACEs) –the culmination of unique negative or traumatic life events before the age of 18 –are at increased risk for academic, physical health, and mental health problems related to student success. • Gresham and Karatekin(2023) found that ACEs had an indirect effect on academic problems through increased psychological distress. • Additional channels of ACE-related risk leading to negative academic outcomes include higher levels of depressive and stress symptoms, health problems, and family dysfunction or difficulties (Hinjosa et al., 2018; Underwood et al., 2024). • Healthy practices (e.g., regular exercise, sleep, …


Smartstride: Toe-Walking Rehabilitation, Alec Anzalone, Kiera Ceely, Cianna Grummer, Bela Perdomo, Caleb Phillips Apr 2025

Smartstride: Toe-Walking Rehabilitation, Alec Anzalone, Kiera Ceely, Cianna Grummer, Bela Perdomo, Caleb Phillips

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Idiopathic Toe Walking (ITW) is a condition where individuals persistently walk on their toes, and can lead to long-term gait and muscle issues if left untreated. Current rehab methods lack real-time monitoring and adaptability.


The Effect Of Conditioned Media On Quorum Sensing In The Model Algae C. Reinhardtii, Trevor Mello, Lucy Turner, Josh Ahrens Apr 2025

The Effect Of Conditioned Media On Quorum Sensing In The Model Algae C. Reinhardtii, Trevor Mello, Lucy Turner, Josh Ahrens

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Quorum sensing (QS) microorganisms couple phenotypic plasticity to cell density, thereby ensuring that specific phenotypes are expressed only when sufficient cells are present for them to be beneficial. QS is regulated by the production and exchange of species-specific quorum-sensing molecules (QSMs).


Pressure Induced Gabaergic Neuron Damage In C. Elegans, Pia F. Scarpino Apr 2025

Pressure Induced Gabaergic Neuron Damage In C. Elegans, Pia F. Scarpino

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Mild traumatic brain injury (mTBI), particularly from repetitive sublethal blasts, is linked to progressive neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. GABAergic neurons are especially susceptible, yet mechanistic insights remain limited in mammalian models. Caenorhabditis elegans, with its conserved neuroanatomy and genetic tractability, enables high-resolution analysis of neural damage. This study uses a GFP reporter strain to visualize GABAergic damage post-blast, establishing a scalable model for mTBI pathophysiology.


Investigating The Role Of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Chromosome 16 In Quorum Sensing, Lucy Elizabeth Turner Apr 2025

Investigating The Role Of Chlamydomonas Reinhardtii Chromosome 16 In Quorum Sensing, Lucy Elizabeth Turner

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Quorum sensing (QS) is a change in phenotype dependent upon cell density. Chlamydomonas reinhardtii strain CC-124 has been found to speed up at high cell density (HCD). C. reinhardtii CC-4414 does not speed up at HCD. The mechanism of QS in C. reinhardtii is unknown.


Brazil Nut Effect On Protein Amyloid Hydrogel Formation, Aubrey Wheeler, Connor Orth, Rachael Crews, Shaohua Xu Apr 2025

Brazil Nut Effect On Protein Amyloid Hydrogel Formation, Aubrey Wheeler, Connor Orth, Rachael Crews, Shaohua Xu

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Alzheimer’s Disease involves the self-assembly and aggregation of tau and Aꞵ proteins, leading to the formation of amyloid fiber deposits in the brain. The development of these protein aggregates results in neuron death. Amyloid fibers link to form a fibrous network that stabilizes the surrounding solution, forming a hydrogel. Hydrogels can be used as a model for neurotoxicity. Due to high viscosity, hydrogels restrict the flow of molecules; the presence of gels within and around neurons could thus restrict the flow of essential molecules necessary for neuron health.


Neurodevelopmental Defects In A Tauopathy Model Are Affected By The Microtubule Stabilizer Ptrn-1, Katrina E. Diel Apr 2025

Neurodevelopmental Defects In A Tauopathy Model Are Affected By The Microtubule Stabilizer Ptrn-1, Katrina E. Diel

Biomedical Engineering and Sciences Student Publications

Is decreased microtubule stability a key mechanism for tauopathies? Do Tau mutations cause developmental defects? Here, we show disease-associated Tau mutations induce developmental defects. Further, we test the effects of modulating microtubule stability through genetic deletion of the key stability regulator, ptrn-1